There is no shortage of things to do, places to be and sights to see in Malmö and the surrounding region once you've arrived. We've gathered this information as guide to get you started with filling your social calendar, but it's only the beginning of all the possibilities you'll have when you're here. Some of the websites are in Swedish, but you can using your browser's translating tools to make sure you don't miss out on any of the fun!

You can watch the video below to find out some of our previous international students' favorite spots in Malmö, like the best cafes, bars and study spots!

Getting started

There are a variety of attractions to visit and events to participate in, both in Malmö and the southern region of Sweden called Skåne. Visit Skåne provides a great overview of things to do and see in Malmö, including museums, places of interest, restaurants and more. For those of you wanting to venture outside of the city, they also offer a guide of even more activities and sights throughout all of Skåne.

A student rides a bike along Ribersborg Beach.

Malmotown provides more information for those new to Malmö, including a calendar of upcoming events, visitor maps of the city, information on travel and more. You can even follow them on Instagram or visit them on Tripadvisor for up-to-date guides on a wide range of interests, be it restaurants, nature and the outdoors, vegan food, summer activities or even where to find the best ice cream on a hot day.

Kul i Malmö offers a wide range of free activities for people ages 25 and under, with everything from cooking classes to sports leagues—just be sure to check the age group for the activity you're interested in before you show up!

Folkets Park in Malmö also offers frequent events, concerts, shows and festivals for all ages and interests. Check out their calendar to find something that suits you.

And last but not least, the Student Union will make sure to keep your social calendar full with associations, activities, pub nights, lunches and more!

Tourist information

You can to find tourist information at a number of "InfoPoints" around Malmö. Find the InfoPoint closest to you here.You can also reach them by telephone at: +46 040 34 10 00, or by e-mail at: malmo.turism@malmo.se

Cinemas

Movies are shown in their original language with Swedish subtitles. The price for a ticket is approximately SEK 150. To find out which movies are showing, look in the local newspapers, or consult https://www.filmstaden.se/, which runs the majority of cinemas in Malmö. Panora is the biggest art cinema house in southern Sweden, and Spegeln is the first combination cinema/bar in Malmö. Nordisk Film Cinema offers the possibility of seeing movies in 4DX.

Theatres and concert halls

Malmö Opera - opera hall offering a range of musical theatre shows with an emphasis on opera and musicals
Malmö Live Konserthus - concert house with a variety of concerts and musicals, including the Malmö Symphony Orchestra and even a digital concert hall
Malmö City Theatre - dramatic performances and plays in three different theatres throughout the city
Nöjesteatern - theatre, restaurant and piano bar in Folkets Park with concerts, musicals, comedy shows, plays and more
Inkonst - theatre that offers contemporary performing arts, music, talks and other art forms with its own kitchen and bar
Kulturbolaget - nightclub, lounge and restaurant with concerts from a range of musicians and bands
Malmö Arena - event venue with a range of shows and concerts as well as sporting events

Museums and art galleries

You can find information about art happenings and museums in Malmö on Malmö towns website.

Malmöhus Slott - Malmöhus Castle, the Nordic region's oldest preserved Renaissance castle with a museum and aquarium
Technology and Maritime Museum - Exhibits of technology, vehicles, seafaring and science where you can explore the interior of a real submarine
Disgusting Food Museum - Explore the world of food and challenge your notions of what is and what isn't edible
Malmö Konsthall - One of Europe’s largest exhibition halls for contemporary art
Moderna Museet - The Modern Museum with regularly alternating exhibits of contemporary art’s most important artists and modern classics

Students socialising at Folkets Park.